10 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
1
The Premier Mr Stevens urges a workable unemployment insurance plan built on a sixpence weekly contribution with state and Commonwealth support. He warns against small state intransigence risking the scheme and notes Commonwealth funding should go to states adopting the measure.
Sydney Premier announces a Royal Commission to investigate fraud and corruption allegations by Mr Lang linked to the sale of three State enterprises. The move follows the Legislative Assembly defeat of Langs bid for a select committee into Monier Pipe Works Brick Works and State Insurance Office raise in premiums and rates.
Rome correspondent of The Times says Italy is believed to soon inform the League of its intention to quit. The move follows German pressure for Italy to be on common footing when the Covenant is discussed.
Japanese forces push multiple assaults on Nanking walls by land air and river while defenders repulse each wave. Smoke and flames envelop the city as fires spread and wounded pour from the walls seeking aid.
The dispatches describe Japanese forces halting before Nanking and moving toward a broader assault on southern ports, with talks of peace talks failing and intensified bombardment. Reports say Tokyo seeks to capture Nanking and other key Chinese ports including Canton, Amoy, and Shanghai as martial law is imposed and defenses tighten.
Industrial manifesto signed by 63 union and Labour officials declares the Lang regime must end and calls for unity to regain better living standards for workers. It notes every election since 1991 has favored Labour and mentions a possible restart of a Labour Government. Japanese consuls urge restraint as Nanking tightens security.
Britain and other powers may press China toward a settlement while Tokyo withholds peace terms. Japan rejects territorial aims in China and hopes to win autonomy for Manchuria. Chiang Kai-shek may be replaced if retaining influence proves unlikely. fall of Nanking seems imminent with expectations of a ceasefire after the city or regime changes.
The Deputy Prime Minister Dr Page said Parliament would reconvene in March with government bills ready for submission. MP Street urged the government to establish a regular programme of sittings to reduce the disruption to members private lives.
Resignations are recorded in Queanbeyan Municipal Council and Yarrow Shire Council after members failed to receive payments before nominations closed. W. k resigned after supplying goods to Queanbeyan Council and E. Gardner quit Yarrow Shire Council for unpaid petrol supplies. An extraordinary election is set for January 8 in Queanbeyan.
A proposal seeks to organize Parliament sessions so members are guaranteed to attend in Canberra for definite months each year. Regular sittings are seen as making Parliament more workable and productive.
Mr Henry drew attention to air services at Muncat capable of 220 daily. He urged government action under the Transport act or for the Railways Department to run air services. Mr Bruxner said civil aviation policy was under discussion and to be raised with the Commonwealth Government.
Reports from Trades Hall indicate a net set of Labour Council conferences across the state will be convened to discuss working class interests and the current political situation. Canberra to be invited to the meetings planned for early March.
Nominations are open for the vacancy caused by Sir Arthur Trethowan’s death. Five candidates are listed: Rivest Field of Forbes, Herbert Sidney Henley of Cowra, James Kidd of Newcestia, Mr MacDonald, and two other names in the pending list. The election is set for next week.
Washington reports Britain abandons much of imperial trade preferences to favor an Anglo American accord. Ottawa agreements lose teeth, lowering preferences to two or three percent, enabling freer American goods access to the UK and empire. British segment underwrites due to reciprocal deals and European conditions.
The Hawker Demon Commission of the R.A.A.S. holds in camera sessions amid confusion over independence and mental health assessments. Officials from the air accident inquiry and special committees fail to provide a clear public timetable.
Sir Henry Gullett presides as protesters urge focus on defence duties amid wartime distractions and public concerns over national security and allocation of resources.
In a tense session of the Commonwealth Parliament Sir Henry Quilett pressed Defence Minister Thorby to devote full effort to Parliament House alterations. He urged the government to keep the defence portfolio focused on its duties while cautioning against diverting funds to general revenue. The exchange highlighted calls for unity and emphasis on national defense.
Arnold Glardsn appeared at Central Summons Court today charged with income tax evasion. The defendants failed to file returns for 1938 while the Taxation Department investigates.
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